Posts Tagged "ticket sales"

Is Va. lottery money for education being diverted to state programs?

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR)–all around Richmond, there’s March madness, but people aren’t excited about basketball. “We’ve never had a jackpot that is worth half a billion dollars,” exclaims Lottery Director Paula Otto. It’s estimated, lottery ticket sales are up by about 60 percent, which means millions more for public education. Otto says this Mega Millions run will generate $12 million more…read more →

Disneyland cancels fireworks show for 6th night

   ANAHEIM, Calif. (KABC) — As Disneyland continues to evaluate the safety of its holiday fireworks show, the nightly display was canceled on Wednesday night. It was the sixth time in the past week that the show was canceled because of technical issues. Last Thursday, an employee suffered possible ear damage when a shell exploded near the ground. since then,…read more →

Orlando Calling wraps up with big acts, happy fans

ORLANDO –  The Orlando Calling music festival wrapped up Sunday, and while final attendance numbers are not in yet, it appears both concert organizers and fans are already looking forward to next year. “Everyone seems really happy and mellow and real into the music,” said on festival goer. “It’s clean. Great music. you can’t ask for more than this. And…read more →

Revenues Rise at Universal Studios Orlando

There is good news for the Orlando vacation market and Orlando’s second most popular theme park among vacationers (Walt Disney World holds the number spot). Revenue is on the increase at Universal Studios for the 3rd quarter of 2011. the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is helping lead the financial charge as ticket sales continue to increase. For Universal Studios…read more →

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Premiere

The Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2 Premiere was a success, and there’s another event to look forward to There’s nothing like the showing of the last installment of the series Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part 2, to reignite the excitement of Muggles of all ages all over the world. The film has been declared a…read more →

Orlando Venues hire Social Media Coordinator

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) – ONLY ON FOX: Can you imagine a career posting on Facebook or Tweeting? the city of Orlando has hired a Social Media Coordinator for the Venues paying $43,900 a year. That’s the Amway Center, Citrus Bowl, Bob Carr, and more. Venues Director Allen Johnson says the job has a lot more to it…read more →

The season ticket packages are on the way!

Season tickets in the mailBy: Adam Soucie for the last week, Director of Ticket Sales John Cochol has been hard at work placing fans in their seats and printing the hundreds and hundreds of tickets that comprise all of the season tickets. They’ve been placed in their envelopes and have now been delivered to the post office.  all season ticket packages…read more →

Memories from Grad Nite at Disney World in Orlando

I was sad to read this morning on Facebook that Disney is pulling the plug on the Grad Nite program in Orlando, which I attended in 2000, the year that I graduated high school. For those of you who don’t know what Grad Nite is, Disney closes the park on select evenings every spring to allow high school students from…read more →

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